E INSTRUCTION MANUAL
QUICK
OPERATION
GETTING
STARTED
FULL-AUTO
OPERATION
SUBJECT
PROGRAM
SELECTION
CREATIVE
EXPOSURE
MODES
ADDITIONAL
FEATURES
APPENDIX
This manual has been designed to help you understand the operation of your Minolta camera more quickly. After familiarizing yourself with the camera, start with Level I and learn to operate the camera in Full-Auto mode.
Move on to Level II and the Subject Program modes when you are comfortable with the camera and want to have more control. Here you decide the type of image you want to photograph and leave the exposure details to the camera.
When you are ready for full control, move on to Level III and the ASM exposure modes.
The information in this manual is relevant for products introduced before December, 1998. Contact the nearest authorized Minolta Service facility to obtain compatibility information for products released after this date.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
•Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
This mark certifies that this product meets the requirements of the EU (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations. CE stands for Conformité Européenne (European Conformity).
FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product.
WARNING
Batteries may become hot or explode due to improper use.
•Use only the batteries specified in this instruction manual.
•Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/-) reversed.
•Do not subject batteries to fire or high temperatures.
•Do not attempt to recharge, short, or disassemble.
•Do not mix batteries of different types, brands, or ages.
•Tape over lithium battery contacts before disposal.
•Follow local regulations for battery disposal.
Use caution, accidents may occur when using this product near young children.
Keep batteries and other things that could be swallowed away from young children. Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed.
Immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use if…
•the camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior is exposed.
•the camera emits a strange smell, heat, or smoke.
Do not disassemble. Electric shock may occur if a high voltage circuit inside the camera is touched. Take your camera to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required.
Do not look directly at the sun through the viewfinder.
CAUTION
Do not allow a camera lens to point directly at the sun. Fire may occur if sunlight comes to focus on a flammable surface. Replace the lens cap when the product is not being used.
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NAMES OF PARTS .............................................................. |
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QUICK OPERATION ............................................................ |
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GETTING STARTED |
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Strap .................................................................................... |
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Batteries .............................................................................. |
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Lens .................................................................................... |
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Loading Film ........................................................................ |
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Handling the Camera .......................................................... |
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Eye-Start .............................................................................. |
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FULLY-AUTOMATIC OPERATION |
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Taking Pictures in Full-Auto ................................................ |
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Focus Signals ...................................................................... |
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Special Focus Situations...................................................... |
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Focus Hold .......................................................................... |
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Using the Built-in Flash |
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Flash signals.................................................................... |
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Flash range...................................................................... |
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Fill flash .......................................................................... |
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Flash cancel .................................................................... |
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Red-eye reduction .......................................................... |
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Rewinding the Film .............................................................. |
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SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION |
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Portrait Mode ...................................................................... |
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Landscape Mode ................................................................ |
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Close-up Mode .................................................................... |
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Sports Mode ........................................................................ |
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Night Portrait Mode.............................................................. |
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Photographing Night Scenes .............................................. |
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Self-timer.............................................................................. |
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Continuous Advance............................................................ |
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CREATIVE EXPOSURE MODES
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A-MODE – Aperture Priority ................................................ |
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A-mode flash .................................................................. |
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Aperture control .............................................................. |
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S-MODE – Shutter Priority .................................................. |
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S-mode flash .................................................................. |
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Shutter control ................................................................ |
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M-MODE – Manual .............................................................. |
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Metering in manual mode................................................ |
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M-mode flash .................................................................. |
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TAKING TIME EXPOSURES (buLb) .................................. |
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ADDITIONAL FEATURES |
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FOCUS |
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Wide Focus Area .............. |
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Spot AF.............................. |
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Manual Focus .................... |
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AF Illuminator .................... |
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EXPOSURE |
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14 Segment Metering ........ |
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Spot Metering .................... |
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Exposure Compensation .. |
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Setting the ISO Manually .. |
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Bracketing.......................... |
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Multiple Exposure .............. |
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FLASH |
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High-Speed Sync .............. |
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Slow Sync.......................... |
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Wireless/Remote Flash .... |
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FOR OWNERS OF THE PANORAMA MODEL.................. |
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FOR OWNERS OF THE DATE MODEL |
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Exposing the Date/Time .... |
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Setting the Date/Time........ |
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Replacing the Battery ........ |
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CUSTOM FUNCTIONS |
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Setting .............................. |
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Details................................ |
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APPENDIX |
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Program Reset Button ...... |
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Accessories ...................... |
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Exposure Warnings .......... |
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Trouble Shooting .............. |
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Care and Storage .............. |
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Specifications .................... |
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I I I L E V E L
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NAMES OF PARTS
For information on specific parts, refer to the page numbers shown in parenthesis.
Body
Built-in flash (25-28)
Self-timer lamp (37)
Shutter-release button
Grip sensor
Control dial
Lens contacts*
Mirror*
Lens mount
* Do not touch
Flash-mode button
Function button
Function dial
Back-cover release
Panorama switch (73) (not on all models)
Focus-mode button (54)
Lens release (15)
Exposure-compensation button (46, 58)
NAMES OF PARTS
Main switch
Accessory shoe
Viewfinder*
Eyepiece sensor
Film window
Manual-rewind button (29)
Spot AF button (53)
Eye-start switch
Spot/AE lock button (57)
Battery-chamber door (12)
Battery-chamber lock
Tripod socket
Data Panel
Subject-program button (31-36)
Program-reset button (83)
Remote-control terminal (50)
Strap eyelet (11)
Self-timer/Drive-mode button (37, 38)
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NAMES OF PARTS
Data Panel
Flash-mode indicators
Red-eye reduction indicator
Multiple-exposure indicator
Exposure-bracketing indicator Exposure-mode indicators
Self-timer indicator Battery-condition indicator
Wireless flash indicator
Manual-focus indicator
Shutter-speed/ISO display
Aperture/Exposurecompensation display
Exposure-compensation indicator
Subject-program pointer
Subject-program indicators
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Film transport signal |
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Custom-function setting display |
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NAMES OF PARTS
Viewfinder
Focus frame
Spot-metering area
Spot-focus area
Focus signals
Focus-area indicator
Shutter speed display
Exposure-compensation indicator
Aperture/Exposure-compensation display
Spot/AE lock indicator
High-speed sync indicator
Flash signal
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QUICK OPERATION
1. Insert batteries.
• This camera uses two CR2 lithium batteries.
2. Attach lens.
• Align the red mounting dot on the lens with the one on the camera. Gently insert the lens into the mount and turn it clockwise until it clicks into the locked position.
3. Slide the main and eye-start switches to ON.
4. Load film.
• Align the film tip with the red mark, then close the back cover.
QUICK OPERATION
5. Set Full-Auto operation.
• Press the program-reset button to set the camera to fully-automatic operation.
6. If using a zoom lens, rotate the zooming ring to frame your subject as desired.
7. Center your subject in the focus frame.
• The camera will focus and set exposure automatically.
8. Take the picture.
• Gently press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture.
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LEVEL I
This section provides the information necessary to operate your camera in most photographic situations.
This section covers:
•Battery Installation
•Attaching and Removing the Lens
•Loading the Film
•Camera Handling
•Fully Automatic Camera Operation
•Special Focus Situations
•Basic Flash Operation
•Rewinding the Film
Once you fully understand the instructions in this section, proceed to Level II, Level III, and Additional Features to obtain more enjoyment from your camera.
G E T T I N G S T A R T E D
Attaching the Strap
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BATTERIES
Installing the Batteries
Your camera uses two 3V CR2 lithium batteries to supply power for all camera operations.
1.Using a coin or similar object, turn the batterychamber lock to OPEN, then
open the battery-chamber door.
2.Insert the batteries as indicated by the + and –
marks.
3.Close the battery-chamber door, then turn the battery-
chamber lock to CLOSE.
• Setting the camera down with the batterychamber door open may damage the camera.
BATTERIES
Checking Battery Power
Each time the main switch is set to ON, a battery symbol appears in the data panel indicating the power status of the batteries.
Full-battery symbol
Power is sufficient for all camera operations.
• will only appear for five seconds.
Blinking low-battery symbol
Power is extremely low. All functions are operational, but the batteries will need to be replaced soon. Flash recycling time may be slow.
Blinking low-battery symbol appears alone and the shutter locks.
Power is insufficient for camera operation. Replace the batteries.
No display
Power is too low for the camera to operate. Replace the batteries or make sure they have been inserted correctly.
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